Goldmine Trail

Goldmine Trail is a short, easy hike in Governor Dodge State Park in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is 0.7 miles long and rises about 60 feet from its starting point, with the high point at 1,242 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at the beginning, and the route is rated easy. The trail is a point-to-point route, and it works well as a quick outing. It is also a practical link to other spots in the park. Lost Canyon Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Barrel Boulders, a climbing area, is about 0.7 mile off. Barrel Ridge Proper and Cold Dinner, both climbing areas, sit roughly a mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dodgeville show July highs around 81°F with lows near 60°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February.